Big Lick of Science
Rachana Somaiya, Paras Patel, Rachel Padget, Caroline Taylor, Earl Gilbert
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Virginia Tech ComSciCon Wrap Up Finale
Big Lick of Science
01/10/23 • 46 min
The flagship ComSciCon has come and gone, but do you crave a little more? In April, Virginia Tech students came together to talk about what science communication means to them and why it is essential for scientists to leave the lab and participate in science communication.
Which came first? The gene or the behavior: Talking brain behavior with Dr. Kenneth Harris
Big Lick of Science
04/04/23 • 61 min
Have you ever wondered what actually creates your behavior? How do the cells in your brain shape who you are? Paras sits down with leading computation and experimental neuroscientist Dr. Kenneth Harris from the University of College London (UCL) about these topics and more.
Virginia Tech ComSciCon Wrap Up Part 1
Big Lick of Science
09/06/22 • 26 min
The flagship ComSciCon has come and gone, but do you crave a little more? In April, Virginia Tech students came together to talk about what science communication means to them and why it is essential for scientists to leave the lab and participate in science communication.
COVID-19 and mental health: Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Psychiatry, delves into our health during the pandemic
Big Lick of Science
04/13/22 • 38 min
Content warning: mental illness, suicide
Do you understand me?: Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler communicate science communication
Big Lick of Science
02/15/22 • 48 min
Rachana visits with Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler, directors of the Virginia Tech Center for Communication Science about why proper science communication is important and how scientists can be more effective as sharing their work, from your own family to a more broad audience.
Forgetting what you know: an Inside Out approach to understanding how we think with Dr. György Buzsáki
Big Lick of Science
07/08/21 • 52 min
We bring you a special episode today with Dr. György Buzsáki, Biggs Professor of Neuroscience at New York University School of Medicine. Paras and Dr. Buzsáki discuss his Inside Out approach and philosophy to how brain rhymes support cognitive function. Dr. Buzsáki is the author of over 300 papers and 2 books, the latest titled “The Brain From Inside Out”.
What's in a name?: from linguistics to botany
Big Lick of Science
09/25/20 • 26 min
Today on Big Lick of Science, we do something a little different and discuss the history of one of the most famous Black scientists, George Washington Carver, who created 105 recipes for the use of peanuts and was an advocate for environmentalism.
Additionally, Paras gets to enjoy one of his passions, linguistics, by highlighting the research into African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by Dr. Lisa Green at UMass Amherst.
Lub Dub: A Hearty Podcast
Big Lick of Science
10/18/19 • 56 min
How exactly does the heart beat? How is electrical activity passed from one heart cell to another? And how can this go wrong in diseases like heart failure? Does drinking red wine really help prevent heart disease? Hear the answer to these questions and more in this episode featuring Dr. Steve Poelzing, an expert in cardiac dysfunction.
Exploring Parts Unknown: Vision & Grad School
Big Lick of Science
10/06/19 • 40 min
Tune in to hear graduate student Ubadah Sabbagh as he discusses his path to a Ph.D. program and his research into how light can impact much more than what we see, including jet lag and mood disorders.
Who makes the rules around here?: Science policy and change with Dr. Sarah Parker
Big Lick of Science
03/02/22 • 46 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Big Lick of Science have?
Big Lick of Science currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does Big Lick of Science cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Big Lick of Science?
The episode title 'You R0 going to believe this episode: Dr. Smyth, virologist, unpacks it all' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Big Lick of Science?
The average episode length on Big Lick of Science is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Big Lick of Science released?
Episodes of Big Lick of Science are typically released every 27 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Big Lick of Science?
The first episode of Big Lick of Science was released on Sep 20, 2019.
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